I love to travel, learn, explore, and experience new things...be it cultures, food, activities, whatever. I'm involved in a million commitments and I'm rarely home, but I always make time for the important people in my life (sometimes at the expense of housekeeping). I never back down from a challenge...especially to raise money for charity...marathons, rappelling down buildings, you name it. My life has progressed from a preppy, to a yuppie, to a Parrothead. I never shut up, I share too much about myself, and I send too many emails. I have flashes of brilliance, and frequent bouts of ditziness. I make people laugh, sometimes at inappropriate moments. I'm everybody's maid of honor, Godmother, and best friend. I might annoy the heck out of you at times, but you'll wonder how you ever lived without me. I'm an unfinished book looking for my next chapter.

What I’m doing with my life

Started out as an engineer...then got my MBA and worked in marketing...and now have been in non-profit the longest. I am happiest in this career--it's what I should have been doing all along.

I’m really good at

Solving problems, being creative, dealing with other people, and I make some mean prailines.

The first things people usually notice about me

My smile, my personality, my willingness to help others.

Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food

Most of the books I read seem to be about social injustice and oppressed people...but I do read fun stuff too. Love Jimmy Buffett, toasted ravioli, Peruvian & Greek food, ethnic festivals.

Six things I could never do without

My family, my passport, sunglasses, contacts...hmmm, food & water?

I spend a lot of time thinking about

everything. I don't sleep well at night b/c I can't seem to turn my brain off...